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GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer Price Comparison (MSRP)

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GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer Invoice Comparison

Lowest Total Price: $52,190

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $3,840

Lowest Total Invoice: $49,380

GMC Acadia Denali   
Difference: $4,128

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  Down Payment Interest Rate Term
Model Year201820182018
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Base Price $45,415 $45,950 $53,940
Base Invoice $43,128 $43,883 $51,512
Cargo Package 315    
Technology Package 1,395    
Running boards 695 595 595
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,995 1,995 1,995
Sunroof 1,400    
Package 401A   3,875  
Panoramic sunroof   1,695  
Second-row buckets   695 695
Cargo cover   130 130
Cargo mat   100 100
Cargo Package 287    
Technology Package 1,269    
Running boards 632 565 565
Entertainment system with dual headrest screens 1,815 1,895 1,895
Sunroof 1,274    
Package 401A   3,681  
Panoramic sunroof   1,610  
Second-row buckets   660 660
Cargo cover   124 124
Cargo mat   95 95
Options (change) 5,800 9,085 3,515
Options (change) 5,277 8,630 3,339
Destination 975 995 995
Total Price $52,190 $56,030 $58,450
Total Invoice $49,380 $53,508 $55,846

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TrueDelta Value Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Lowest Adjusted Price and Invoice: GMC Acadia Denali
TrueDelta Adjusted Price Difference: $1,850
TrueDelta Adjusted Invoice Difference: $2,252
Model Year201820182018
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Engine310hp V6365hp V6365hp V6
TransmissionT6T6T6
DrivetrainFWDAWDAWD
EPA Fuel Economy (city/highway)18/25 MPG16/22 MPG16/22 MPG
Audio (watts, speakers)?, 8500, 12500, 12
Tire (rear if not all the same)235/55-20255/50-20255/50-20
Total Price$52,190$56,030$58,450
Adjustments for Features0-1,935-4,410
Feature-Adjusted Total Price$52,190$54,095$54,040
Cost Above Minimum$0$55$0
Total Invoice$49,380$53,508$55,846
Adjustments for Features0-1,848-4,214
Feature-Adjusted Total Invoice$49,380$51,660$51,632
Cost Above Minimum$0$28$0

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Features Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year201820182018
ModelAcadiaExplorerExplorer
TrimDenaliSportPlatinum
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV4dr SUV
Transmission and Drivetrain 
6-speed manually-shiftable automatic$1100$1100$1100
FWD$0  
AWD $1700$1700
Accessories 
Active noise reduction  $0
Adaptive cruise control $600$600
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed$850  
Keyless entry keypad $50$50
Power-adjustable pedals  $125
Remote climate control $25$25
Remote window/roof operation $15$15
Semi-automated parking system  $500
Brakes, Airbags, and Other Safety 
911 assist $25$25
Around view cameras$500  
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial$200  
Automatic braking, low-speed$200  
Curve control $50$50
Driver inboard seat-mounted side-impact airbag$150  
Following distance indicator$25  
Hill descent control $250$250
Inflatable rear seat belts $200$200
Knee airbag, driver$75  
Knee airbag, passenger $75$75
Pedestrian detection$50  
Rearview camera $200$200
Safety key $5$5
Terrain selector $200$200
Wide-view front camera $150$150
Cargo Management 
Cargo area partition net$40  
Towing camera$50  
Climate Control 
Interior air filter $0$0
Rain-sensing wipers $175$175
Rear air vents with automatic controls$250  
Rear air vents with manual controls $150$150
Variable intermittent wipers$75  
Exterior 
Black exterior trim (optional) $0 
Black grille (optional) $0 
Bodyside cladding$350  
Bodyside cladding (gray/black) $250$250
Glass roof panel(s)$300  
Panoramic sunroof $1200$1200
Rear bumper protector $40$40
Sunroof$900  
Tow hook(s), front $40$40
Infotainment 
CD player $125$125
HD radio $50$50
MP3-compatible player $50$50
Surround sound $250$250
Telematics service, such as OnStar, with navigation$225  
Traffic + travel information $25$25
Traffic information$25  
Instruments, Lights, and Mirrors 
LED headlights, single projector or low beam only $750$750
Mirror tilt-down in reverse$25  
Power-folding mirrors $50$50
Turn signals on or near mirrors $25$25
Xenon HID headlights$500  
Seats and Interior Trim 
Door sill trim plates$100  
Floor mats, second row (optional)$0  
Floor mats, third row (optional)$0  
Folding third row seats$600  
Illuminated door sill trim plates $200$200
Leather door panel trim  $250
Leather-wrapped steering wheel$150$150 
Manual fore-aft adjuster, second row seats$75  
Manual recliner, third row seats$125  
Massage, driver seat  $100
Massage, passenger seat  $100
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, driver seat  $150
Power 4-way lumbar adjuster, passenger seat  $150
Power lumbar adjuster, driver seat$100$100 
Power lumbar adjuster, passenger seat$100$100 
Power release, second row seats $50$50
Power-stowing third row seats $1000$1000
Tailgating position, third row seats $50$50
Upholstered instrument panel, leather  $1000
Wood trim$300 $300
Wood/leather-wrapped steering wheel  $150
Suspension, Wheels, and Tires 
Electronic systems calibration selector$200  
Machined alloy wheels $350$350
Performance steering system (optional) $0 
Polished alloy wheels$350  
Sport suspension (upgrade) $0$0
Transmission 
Steering-wheel-mounted transmission controls $100$100
Total Value of Features$7,990$9,925$12,400
Value of Feature Adjustments$0$1,935$4,410
Value of Feature Adjustments0-1,848-4,214

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Specifications Comparison: GMC Acadia vs. Ford Explorer

Model Year20182018
ModelAcadiaExplorer
Body4dr SUV4dr SUV
Wheelbase112.5 in112.6 in
Length193.6 in198.3 in
Width75.4 in78.9 in
Height66.0 in70.0 in
Curb Weight4,060 lb.4,890 lb.
Fuel Capacity22.0 gal.18.6 gal.
Row 1 Headroom40.0 in41.4 in
Row 1 Shoulder Room59.4 in61.5 in
Row 1 Hip Room55.7 in57.3 in
Row 1 Legroom41.0 in40.6 in
Row 2 Headroom39.6 in40.6 in
Row 2 Shoulder Room58.7 in61.0 in
Row 2 Hip Room53.3 in56.8 in
Row 2 Legroom39.7 in39.5 in
Row 3 Headroom37.2 in37.8 in
Row 3 Shoulder Room54.3 in50.8 in
Row 3 Hip Room42.9 in40.7 in
Row 3 Legroom31.1 in33.3 in
Cargo Volume,
Minimum
12.8 ft321.0 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Behind R2
41.7 ft343.9 ft3
Cargo Volume,
Maximum
79.0 ft381.7 ft3

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Option Package Details
GMC Acadia Denali

Cargo Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Cargo cover75Yes
Cargo mat40Yes
Cargo area partition net40No
Total Requested11574%
Total Not Requested4026%
Technology Package
FeatureValueRequested?
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Adaptive cruise control, all-speed700No
Around view cameras300No
Automatic braking, high-speed or partial200No
Total Requested00%
Total Not Requested1200100%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Sport

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%
Package 401A
FeatureValueRequested?
Inflatable rear seat belts200No
Sony, 500W, 12 speakers (with subwoofer)350No
Universal garage door opener100Yes
Memory system, driver seat200Yes
AC power outlet100Yes
Power-folding mirrors50No
Remote window/roof operation15No
Interior ambient lighting150Yes
Wide-view front camera150No
Tilt/telescoping steering wheel, power100Yes
Heated second row seats200Yes
Cooled or ventilated front seats300Yes
Auto-dimming headlights200Yes
Radar- or camera-based collision preparation system0Yes
Lane departure warning200Yes
Blind spot warning system200Yes
Cross-traffic warning, rear100Yes
Forward collision warning200Yes
Lane departure prevention, steering-based200Yes
Rain-sensing wipers100No
Adaptive cruise control450Yes
Auto-dimming driver-side mirror75Yes
Total Requested277576%
Total Not Requested86524%

Option Package Details
Ford Explorer Platinum

Second-row buckets
FeatureValueRequested?
Second-row buckets500Yes
Power release, second row seats50No
Total Requested50091%
Total Not Requested509%

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